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Location Docklands Campus Salary £35,453 to £38,827 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Fixed Term Contract Length 8 months Closing Date Wednesday 15 April 2026 Interview Date Wednesday 29 April 2026 Reference 0810-26-S Join the University of East London – Shaping Futures for 125 Years University of East London (UEL) is a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking institution dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities. As a careers-first university, we have been proudly preparing students for the jobs of the future for 125 years. UEL has always been at the forefront of innovation, and our ambitious Vision 2028 strategy underscores our commitment to reshaping education for the benefit of all. We empower students from all backgrounds with the skills and opportunities to excel in today’s dynamic world. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our achievements. We are proud to be recognised as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Additionally, UEL ranks: 1st in London for Student Experience (National Student Survey 2024) 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025) At UEL, we don’t just teach; we inspire, innovate, and empower. Join us as we continue to shape the future. About the Job As a Student Records Officer, you will join our busy and dynamic Student Records team to manage UEL student data, including students’ enrolment records, module registration and tuition fees, and to support academic colleagues in our Schools with the management of their student cohorts. You will also play an integral role in supporting students’ enrolment during UEL’s large student intakes, and in supporting the assessment and progression of students, throughout the academic year. What You will Need to thrive: Experience of administration, preferably in a higher education setting, and of records management systems (including but not limited to MS Office), with the ability to recognise and interpret trends or patterns in data Experience of exploring and seeking ways to improve and adjust levels and quality of service  Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with colleagues inside and outside of an organisation  Strong attention to detail, with a methodical approach to the work in-hand Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively across the role Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Building an Inclusive Future Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We are proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Collaborate with project researchers and specialists on a range of materiality studies. Complete three months of rock art fieldwork each year. Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 4 years. Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation. About the area The School of Social Sciences offers a rich learning and research environment spanning social and cultural studies in Australia and the world. The School supports undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in seven Departments: Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, Languages, Communication, Political Science and International Relations. The academic staff members are not only dedicated teachers but also internationally renowned scholars and researchers who are experts in their field. Archaeology has a vibrant research culture with internationally recognised researchers in a range of areas such as the archaeology of Indigenous Australia, rock art, heritage studies and maritime archaeology. The Archaeology Department teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in archaeology and forensics. The Centre for Rock Art Research + Management (CRAR+M) is a UWA Centre of Research Excellence with a collaborative research program with multiple Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders to enhance rock art research and management within Western Australia. Pilbara Dreaming: Rock Art, Water and Heritage Futures will demonstrate the critical role that Pilbara rock art has in the peopling and maintenance of the arid zone of Australia, from 50,000 years ago to the present. The interconnectivity of creation stories, art and water provides a unique lens on intergenerational knowledge transmission and cultural connections. The Pilbara’s mineral wealth is crucial to Australia’s economy, yet there is no heritage conservation strategy to protect this region’s cultural assets. This collaboration with Aboriginal Traditional Owners will reform policy and lead to improved conservation of heritage places of global significance. About the opportunity Make a significant contribution to understanding diachronic and synchronic symbolic behaviours at the national level. Key responsibilities include synthesis of background literature, participation in the schedule of fieldwork with 12 native title groups with a focus on rock art documentation, mobilise research content as part of the research team and develop stand-alone and collaborative research outputs around materiality and style, pigment recipes and dating. Work with support and guidance from senior Research Collaborators, and contribute to workshops, community meetings with Traditional Owners and Rangers, and develop co-presentations and publications. About you PhD in Archaeology specialising in rock art. A strong track record of excellence in research at a national level evidenced by a series of peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals. Experience with FileMaker and Fulcrum data collection software and Adobe Lightroom for processing of photographic imagery collected during fieldwork. Experience with data analysis using software such as R for statistical analysis, including spatial statistics, 14C calibration, and site pattern recognition. Commitment to increasing Aboriginal peoples’ roles managing their own heritage. Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A “C” class driver’s licence, 4WD off-road driving certificate, and Remote First Aid Certificate will be required by the successful applicant. Position description: PD - Research Fellow (523059).pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jo McDonald at jo.mcdonald@uwa.edu.au How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 1 May 2026. This position is open to international applicants. Benefits Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Discounted UWA course fees. Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of a part-time (35%)  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR  The field of the position is medical genetics and the language of instruction is Swedish. The position may be filled as assistant professor, associate professor or professor depending on the candidates’ merits and career stage. The professorship in medical genetics is associated with a research director’s position at Folkhälsan Research Centre. Applicants must submit separate applications for the professorship and the research director’s position. An appointee to the position of assistant professor in the tenure track system shall hold a doctoral degree, have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work and have the teaching skills necessary for the position. In addition, applicants for assistant professorships shall demonstrate their ability and motivation for an academic career through publications and other means. When considering applicants’ qualifications, account shall be taken not only of their research work and teaching qualifications, but also of their success in obtaining external research funding, international research experience and other international experience. An appointee to a professorship shall hold a doctoral degree and have top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in the supervision of scientific research, as well as the ability to provide toplevel research-based teaching and to supervise theses and dissertations. In addition, the appointee shall present documentation of international cooperation in the field of research that he or she represents. Holders of professorships shall also have the skills necessary for serving as an academic leader. When considering the applicant’s qualifications, attention shall be given to scientific publications and other research results of scientific value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce teaching material, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills as well as the applicant’s participation in doctoral education. Account shall also be taken of the applicant’s activity in the scientific community, success in obtaining external research funding, international research experience and international elected positions as well as leadership and interaction skills. To ensure that the applicant’s ability to supervise theses and dissertations meets the requirements of the Faculty of Medicine, he or she must have completed the supervision of at least one doctoral dissertation. The requirement for a supervised dissertation must be met by the end of the application deadline. The person performing the university's teaching and research position is required to master the language in which he or she must provide teaching. Successful completion of the task also requires good English language skills. When the language of instruction is Swedish, the language proficiency recommended for successfully attending to the duties of the position corresponds with level C2of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At the faculty’s discretion, level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages may be accepted as a minimum Swedish language proficiency requirement. More information: Instructions for applicants of teaching and research positions | University of Helsinki and https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2009/20090770. The assistant professor /associate professor /professor participates in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education in the field, including small-group and lecture-based teaching. The professor’s duties also include carrying out and supervising scientific research, following related developments in research, and participating in community relations and Finnish and international cooperation in the field. In addition, the professor’s duties include other tasks assigned to the department. The appointee is required to participate in clinical teaching, therefore the person selected for the position must be a licensed physician or have a license to work as a doctor. The salary will be based on level 7 (assistant professor) and 8-10 (professor) of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. Instructions, requirements for language skills and models are available on the Faculty’s website at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-medicine/faculty/recruitment  Please submit your application (in PDF-format) using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for job. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal (https://saphr.it.helsinki.fi/irj/portal)  The closing date for applications is May 31, 2026. The position of research director associated with the professorship must be applied according to Folkhälsan’s instructions: https://folkhalsan.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_RJ&jgid=1&jid=1658&lang=se If the process for appointing the research director is cancelled or if Folkhälsan and the Faculty of Medicine appointment committees put forward differing proposals, the process for appointing the Faculty of Medicine professor/assistant professor will be cancelled.  If the appointee to the professorship/assistant professorship resigns from the position of research director at Folkhälsan, his or her employment contract with the University of Helsinki will also be terminated. Further information about the position may be obtained from the Director of Medicum, Professor Eero Mervaala, eero.mervaala@Helsinki.fi, 029 412 5355. Enquiries regarding the recruitment process: HR-manager Anna Leppäkoski, anna.leppakoski@helsinki.fi Technical support with the recruitment system: recruitment@helsinki.fi  Please see more information for international staff and/or about the university as an employer: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.